US Bridges

Lind Road over Sm Pkwy FAU 2724

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 3.33E of K 7 HWY · Structure no. 526350460000019

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lind Road over Sm Pkwy FAU 2724 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lind Road over Sm Pkwy FAU 2724 in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLind Road
CrossesSm Pkwy FAU 2724
Location3.33E of K 7 HWY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01059, -94.79254
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length268 ft (81.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lind Road over Sm Pkwy FAU 2724 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lind Road over Sm Pkwy FAU 2724 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Lind Road over Sm Pkwy FAU 2724 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lind Road over Sm Pkwy FAU 2724?

The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lind Road over Sm Pkwy FAU 2724?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.